How do I import an AutoCad image so that it can be edited?

[amanda3]

I would like to be able to send an AutoCad image to a client who does not
have AutoCad software. I heard that Power Point can import images and allow
editing of lines, text, etc. but I do not know the process how to do it. Any
help would be appreciated.
I have AutoCad 2004 and Power Point 2003.

 

[Michael Koerner]

This should get you started
http://www.indezine.com/products/powerpoint/ppvoloview.html

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|I would like to be able to send an AutoCad image to a client who does not
| have AutoCad software. I heard that Power Point can import images and
allow
| editing of lines, text, etc. but I do not know the process how to do it.
Any
| help would be appreciated.
| I have AutoCad 2004 and Power Point 2003.

 

[Austin Myers]

Amanda,

As others have pointed out this is possible, but it's very primitive and
usually leads to poor results. PowerPoint is a presentation app., not a CAD
editor. You can (if you installed the filters when you installed PPT)
import a DXF file. My suggestion would be to use this format and tell your
client to install one of the free CAD packages that handle DXF files.

Again I will caution that what you get back in all probability will not work
properly in AutoCAD and you will have to manually edit it.

Honestly, if this is a big issue then your client needs to buy AutoCAD lite.
You can easily eat up the cost of AutoCAD lite trying to find ways around
dealing with it's files. <g>



Austin Myers
MS PowerPoint MVP Team

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